Latihan Soal PSAJ Reading dan Essay Bahasa Inggris Kelas 12 SMAKU

February 27, 2026

Latihan Soal PSAJ Reading dan Essay Bahasa Inggris Kelas 12 SMAKU

Kembali ke sekolah, siswa akan diberikan tugas kelas dan terlibat dalam kegiatan pembelajaran untuk beberapa mata pelajaran. Teks-teks menunggu untuk dipelajari bersama guru mata pelajaran, terutama teks-teks dalam bahasa Inggris. Mempelajari teks-teks bahasa Inggris tentang berbagai topik, yang mencakup pemahaman dan struktur, serta melalui contoh pertanyaan dan jawaban, merupakan hal yang menyenangkan sekaligus menantang.

Menjelang akhir semester genap, khususnya untuk mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris kelas 12, materi pembelajaran berbasis teks umumnya mencakup garis besar ujian akhir. Untuk mempermudah siswa, panduan akan diberikan mengenai soal-soal latihan dalam bentuk contoh ujian akhir, Penilaian Sumatif Akhir Jenjang (PSAJ) dalam format pilihan ganda dan esai. Soal-soal latihan berfungsi sebagai persiapan untuk ujian akhir tahun ini dan dapat digunakan sebagai bahan belajar sebelum mengikuti ujian. Format yang disajikan mencakup berbagai jenis soal pilihan ganda dan kunci jawaban.

Contoh Latihan Soal PSAJ Bahasa Inggris

Artikel ini menyediakan contoh soal ujian akhir tahun untuk siswa kelas 12 mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris, yaitu Penilaian Sumatif Akhir (PSAJ), dalam bentuk latihan pemahaman teks yang disesuaikan dengan format soal. Ujian akhir Bahasa Inggris akan disajikan di bawah ini, lengkap dengan soal pilihan ganda dan esai, dan mungkin juga kunci jawaban.

CONTOH SOAL PSAJ BAHASA INGGRIS

A. READING

Choose the correct answer by crossing A, B, C, D, or E!

Text Analytical Exposition

Read the following text to answer questions 1 to 4.

The use of formalin and other dangerous preservatives in food has become a serious problem for three reasons. First, formalin is not intended for humans, but for biological specimens and experiments. Formalin in biology is a 10 percent solution of formaldehyde in water that is commonly used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens. Therefore, it is not a food preservative. Of course, if used as a food preservative, it would be very harmful to the human body.

The second reason is the lack of strict government oversight. This situation puts public health at serious risk. When oversight is weak and formalin use spreads throughout Indonesia, as has actually happened recently, the human body will be contaminated by this poison. Fish and food vendors still sell products containing formaldehyde and dangerous preservatives. Can you imagine our digestive system absorbing substances intended for human and animal corpses?

Thus, we can conclude that the use of formaldehyde and other preservatives is a very serious problem if not addressed immediately.

Questions:

1. Why is formalin dangerous for the human body?

A. This is not a food preservative.

B. It is a disinfectant for humans.

C. Used to preserve biological specimens.

D. It is a 10 percent solution of formaldehyde in water.

E. It is not a problem preservative.

Answer: B

2. The main idea of the second paragraph is...

A. The human body will be dangerous after consuming formalin.

B. The government has not strictly controlled the use of formalin.

C. Weak control over the use of formalin does not threaten humans.

D. The human body will be dangerous after consuming formalin.

E. It is not a kind of preservatibe

Answer: B

3. Based on the facts above, the author suggests that...

A. People should avoid consuming formaldehyde in their food.

B. The use of formal dehydration is necessary to control food.

C. People should add 100% formaldehyde solution to the water.

D. Food preservatives are needed to make food delicious.

E. Imagine our digestive system absorbing substances intended for human and animal corpses.

Answer: A

4. What is the general structure of the text?

A. Argument-Recommendation-Thesis.

B. Thesis-Argument-Recommendation.

C. Thesis-Argument-Repetition.

D. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrast Points-Repetition.

E. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrast Points-Argumentation.

Answer: B

This text is for questions 8-10.

There is no single best way to control pests in agriculture. Commonly used pesticides can cause many problems. I believe combining various management practices is the most effective way to control pests.

First, the chemicals in pesticides can accumulate as residues in the environment and in the soil that absorbs them. This reduces the quality of agricultural products. Second, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides, requiring the development of newer and more potent pesticides.

Finally, some pesticides affect non-target plants and animals, such as fish and bees. This also impacts the ecology and environment. Therefore, understanding the ecology of an area is crucial for pest control. Pesticides must be carefully selected and applied to avoid affecting the ecological and environmental balance.

Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option for combating pests in agriculture and livestock.

8. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticide use?

A. Plants

B. Ecology

C. Animals.

D. Environment.

E. Humans

Answer: E

9. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is…

A. killing fish and bees.

B. increasing crop productivity.

C. creating a balanced ecosystem.

D. causing pests to become inactive.

E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.

Answer: A

10. What can you say about the second and fourth paragraphs?

A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in the second paragraph.

B. Both paragraphs describe the disadvantages of using pesticides.

C. Both paragraphs describe how pesticides affect the quality of agricultural products.

D. The statement in this paragraph contradicts the statement in the fourth paragraph.

E. The second paragraph describes the effects of pesticide use on the animals mentioned in the fourth paragraph.

Answer: B

Text is for questions number 11 - 15 !

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. It is considered the world's largest Buddhist temple. The monument consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. It is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.

Borobudur is the biggest temple in Indonesia. Candi Borobudur is not with standing being a clamoring vacation destination, is likewise a focal point of love for Buddhists in Indonesia, particularly in every festival of Vesak. This is steady with the importance of its name is "cloister in the slopes". Borobudur is right now assigned as one of the UNESCO World Heritage.

The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each seated inside a perforated stupa. It was built in the 9th century during the reign of the Syailendra Dynasty. The temple is designed in Javanese Buddhist architecture, which blends the Indonesian indigenous cult of ancestor worship and the Buddhist concept of attaining Nirvana.

Borobudur was constructed around 800 BC or 9th century. Borobudur was assembled by the devotees of the Mahayana Buddha amid the rule of the Sailendra line. This temple was fabricated in the prime of the Sailendra tradition. Borobudur author, King Samaratungga from dynastic or Sailendra administration. The likelihood of this temple was manufactured around 824 AD and was finished around the year 900 AD amid the rule of Queen Pramudawardhani who is the girl of Samaratungga. While the engineers who added to construct this temple as indicated by the account of inherited named Gunadharma.

11. What is the main topic of the text?

A. The history of the Syailendra Dynasty.

B. The description of Borobudur Temple.

C. The Buddhist religion in Java.

D. The tourist spots in Magelang.

E. The history of Syailendra dinasty.

Answer: B

12. Where is Borobudur Temple located?

A. Semarang.

B. Magelang, Central Java.

C. Solo, Central Java.

D. East Java

E. West Java

Answer: C

13. How many Buddha statues are in the central dome?

a. 2,672

b. 504

c. 72

d. 9

e. 6

Answer: C

14. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. the history of Borobudur

B. Buddha statues

C. Architecture

D. Syailendra

E. Javanese

Answer: D

15. The monument consists of nine stacked platforms,...

The bold type has a closest meaning with....

A. Composes

B. Blends

C. Constructs

D. Finishes

E. Adds

Answer: A

This short story is for questions 16-21.

Short Story: "Hidden Talent"

Maya has always felt like a shadow in her family. Her older brother, Leo, is a star athlete, and her younger sister, Nia, is a brilliant pianist. Maya sits in the back of the room, drawing in her notebook. She feels invisible. Their parents, always busy, barely notice her drawings, instead praising Leo's trophies and Nia's concerts.

One day, the local community center announces an art competition. Maya hesitates but decides to submit her family's painting, showing Leo with a soccer ball, Nia at the piano, and her parents looking at them, with a small portrait and a detail of herself drawn in the corner, barely visible.

A week later, the center calls. Maya didn't win first place, but she did win the "Audience Choice Award." People are touched by the emotional depth of her painting, especially the girl "hidden" in the corner. When she shows her parents the award, they finally look at her—really look at her—and see the talent she's been hiding.

Questions and Answers

16. What is the main conflict in this story?

A. Maya's parents dislike art.

B. Maya feels neglected and overshadowed by her siblings.

C. Maya is not good at painting.

D. Leo and Nia are mean to Maya.

E. Nia is a brilliant student.

Answer: B

17. Which sentence provides evidence that Maya feels "invisible" in her family?

A. "Maya sat in the back of the room, sketching in her notebook."

B. "Her older brother, Leo, was a star athlete."

C. "Their parents, always busy, barely noticed her drawings."

D. "Maya hesitated but decided to submit the painting."

E. "When she showed the award to her parents."

Answer: C

18. What can be concluded about the "hidden girl" in Maya's painting?

A. It is a mistake in the painting.

B. It represents how she feels in everyday life.

C. The painting is meant to be a ghost.

D. The painting is a portrait of a stranger.

E. The painting was shown to her parents.

Answer: B

19. Why did the audience choose Maya's painting for the award?

A. It was the most colorful.

B. It featured famous people.

C. It conveyed deep emotion and allowed them to see perspective.

D. It was the smallest painting.

E. It was a portrait of a stranger.

Answer: C

20. What is the turning point (climax) of the story?

A. Maya painted the picture.

B. The community center called to inform her of the award.

C. Her parents finally saw her and recognized her talent.

D. Maya sat in the back of the room.

E. Maya sat in the back of the room, sketching in her notebook.

Answer: C

21. What is the moral or lesson of the story?

A. You should always strive to be better than your siblings. B. Art is more important than sports.

C. True talents and feelings will eventually be recognized, even if they are ignored for a long time.

D. Parents should not have more than one child.

E. See the talent he has been hiding.

Answer: C

Analytical Exposition Text for Questions 22-26

Reading Text: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought significant changes to various sectors, including education. Although some are skeptical about its impact, I believe that AI is a powerful tool that can significantly improve the learning experience if used correctly.

First, AI provides a personalized learning experience. Unlike traditional classrooms where teachers must focus on the average student's learning pace, AI-powered systems can adapt to each student's specific learning pace and style. For example, an intelligent tutoring system can identify students' weaknesses and provide targeted practice to help them improve.

Second, AI increases accessibility and efficiency. Students can access educational resources, such as language apps or virtual tutors, 24/7. This flexibility allows them to learn anytime, anywhere. Furthermore, AI can handle administrative tasks, such as grading quizzes or organizing learning materials, allowing teachers to focus more on interacting with students and providing personalized guidance.

In conclusion, AI is not a replacement for teachers, but rather a valuable modern tool that should be embraced in education. Through personalized learning and increased efficiency, AI can revolutionize the way students acquire knowledge, making the learning process more effective.

Question:

22. What is the main purpose of this text?

A. To explain how AI works.

B. To convince readers that AI is beneficial for education.

C. To explain the dangers of AI in schools.

D. To discuss the history of Artificial Intelligence.

E. To compare AI with human teachers.

Answer: B

23. According to the text, how does AI improve personalized learning?

A. By instantly grading quizzes.

B. By providing the same material to all students.

C. By adapting to each student's learning pace and style.

D. By replacing teachers in the classroom.

E. By making education more expensive.

Answer: C

24. "Furthermore, AI could handle administrative tasks, such as grading quizzes..." (Paragraph 3). The underlined word means...

A. Create

B. Evaluate

C. Learn

D. Play

E. Ignore

Answer: B

25. Based on the text, what is one benefit of AI for teachers?

A. They can stop teaching and let AI do the work.

B. They can assign more homework.

C. They can focus more on student interaction and guidance.

D. They can use AI to do their personal assignments.

E. They can reduce the number of students.

Answer: C

26. Which paragraph shows the "repetition" or conclusion of the argument?

A. Paragraph 1

B. Paragraph 2

C. Paragraph 3

D. Paragraph 4

E. None of the above

Answer: D

This text is for numbers 27-29

Once upon a time, when the gods and goddesses used to interfere in human affairs, there was a small kingdom on the slopes of Mount Wayang in West Java. The king, named Sang Prabu, was a wise man. He had an only daughter, Princess Teja Nirmala, who was renowned for her beauty but unmarried. One day, Sang Prabu decided to resolve this issue by demonstrating his strength.

Afterward, the Prince of Blambangan, named Raden Begawan, won the competition. Unfortunately, the evil fairy, Princess Segara, fell in love with Raden Begawan and used her magic to make him faint, causing him to forget about his wedding. When Sang Prabu searched for her, Raden Begawan saw her and immediately realized t]

hat he had been bewitched by the evil fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan. When Princess Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad. So a good fairy took her to Heaven.

Question:

27. Which of the following statements about the King is false?

A. The King was the father of his only daughter

B. The King was the king of a kingdom in West Java

C. The King was taken to Heaven by an evil fairy

D. The King was a wise man

E. The King had no sons

Answer: C

28. Similarities between fairies and humans according to the text.

A. Where they live

B. Their jealousy

C. The way they do not feel love

D. Their power

E. Their eternal life

Answer: B

29. So, a good fairy took him to Heaven. (Paragraph 2) The word "her" in the sentence refers to…

A. The evil fairy

B. The good fairy

C. Princess Nirmala

D. Prince Teja

E. Prince Blambangan

Answer: C

This text is for numbers 30-32.

Recycling is the collection, processing, and reuse of materials that would otherwise be discarded. Materials ranging from precious metals to broken glass, from old newspapers to plastic spoons, can be recycled. The recycling process restores the original material and uses it in new products.

In general, using recycled materials to make new products is cheaper and requires less energy than using virgin materials. Recycling can also reduce pollution, either by reducing demand for highly polluting alternatives or by minimizing the amount of pollution produced during the manufacturing process.

Recyclable paper products include cardboard containers, wrapping paper, and office paper. The most commonly recycled paper product is newsprint. In newspaper recycling, used newspapers are collected and checked for contaminants such as plastic bags and aluminum foil. The paper is taken to a processing plant where it is mixed with hot water and turned into pulp in a machine that works like a large kitchen blender. The pulp is filtered to remove smaller contaminants. The pulp then goes into large tanks where the ink separates from the paper fibers and floats to the surface. The ink is filtered, dried, and reused as ink or burned as boiler fuel. The cleaned pulp is mixed with new wood fiber to make paper again.

Experts estimate that the average office worker produces about 5 kg of waste paper per month. Each ton of recycled paper saves about 1.4 m³ (about 50 cubic feet) of landfill space. One ton of recycled paper saves 17 pulpwood trees (the trees used to produce paper).

Question:

30. The following are things that can be recycled, EXCEPT….

A. Precious metals

B. Broken glass

C. Old newspapers

D. Plastic spoons

E. Fresh vegetables and fruits

Answer: E

31. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?

A. The recycling process is expensive

B. The cost of making new products is cheaper

C. Requires less energy

D. Can reduce pollution

E. Reduces demand for highly polluting alternatives

Answer: E

32. What is the third step in recycling paper products?

A. Collecting and searching for contaminants such as plastic bags and aluminum foil

B. Mixing paper with hot water in a blender, turning it into pulp

C. Sifting and filtering the pulp to remove smaller contaminants

D. Pouring the pulp into a large container to separate the ink from the paper fibers

E. Mixing the pulp with new wood fibers to make paper again

Answer: CThis text is for numbers 33-35

Quick and easy cheesecake recipe

Yields: 6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

16 ounces cream cheese, 2 packages, softened

½ cup sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

1 pre-made Graham cracker pie crust

Directions:

Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until well combined. Add the 2 eggs. Fold in the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the Graham cracker pie crust. (You can sprinkle ¼ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips on top if desired.)

Bake at 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) for 40 minutes, or until the cake is almost set. Let cool.

For best results, chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

33. How many people does this cake serve?

A. 2

B. 5

C. 6

D. 3

E. 2

Answer: C

34. The purpose of this text is to tell about ....

A. how to whip cream cheese

B. how to mix sugar and vanilla

C. how to bake a chocolate cheesecake

D. how to make a chocolate cheesecake

E. how to make mini sweet chocolate chips

Answer: D

35. This text is called ....

A. explanation

B. description

C. procedure

D. report

E. parody

Answer: C

This text is for numbers 36-38.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Dirgahayu Hotel, not far from Malioboro.

On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three large temples: the Brahmana Temple, the Shiva Temple, and the Vishnu Temple. These temples are truly stunning. We only visited the Brahmana Temple and the Shiva Temple because the Vishnu Temple was under renovation.

On Friday morning, we went to the Yogyakarta Palace. We spent about two hours there. We were fortunate to have an intelligent and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., we heard the announcement that the Borobudur gates would be closed.

That evening, we departed for Jakarta by tour bus.

Questions:

36. The text above mainly discusses...

A. the author's trip to Yogyakarta

B. the author's first visit to Prambanan

C. the author's impressions of the tour guide

D. the author's experience at the Yogyakarta Palace

E. the author's impressions of Borobudur

Answer: B

37. What are the major temples in Prambanan?

A. Angkor Wat, Shiva, and Sudra temples

B. Paria, Brahmana, and other temples

C. Brahmana, Shiva, and Vishnu

D. Vishnu, Shiva, and Borobudur temples

E. Borobudur, Shiva, and Brahmana temples

Answer: C

38. Why did they only visit the Brahmana and Shiva temples?

A. because there is no Vishnu temple

B. because the Vishnu temple is very impressive

C. because the Vishnu temple is too small

D. because the Vishnu temple is being repaired

E. because the Vishnu temple is being destroyed

Answer: D

This text is for questions 39 and 40.

In Australia, there are three levels of government: the federal government, state governments, and local governments. All of these levels of government are necessary for several reasons. First, the federal government is necessary for large-scale matters. They keep the economy running smoothly and handle things like defense. Likewise, state governments handle medium-scale matters. For example, they maintain public order and prevent vandalism in schools. Finally, local governments handle small-scale matters. They handle things like garbage collection; otherwise, everyone would get sick. Therefore, based on the reasons above, we can conclude that all three levels of government are necessary.

39. Who is responsible for defense?

A. Federal Government

B. State Government

C. Federal and State Governments

D. Federal and Local Governments

E. Local Government

Answer: A

40. Waste management is the responsibility of…

A. All governments

B. Australia

C. Federal government

D. State governments

E. Local governments

Answer: E

B. ESSAY

41. Change the following sentences into passive voice!

1. We will be visiting our grandmother next week.

Answer: Our grandmother would be being visited by us next week.

2. A famous Indonesian painter painted many beautiful paintings in this exhibition.

Answer: The beautiful paintings were painted by a famous Indonesian painter in this exhibition.

3. The teacher always asks the students to do their homework at home.

Answer: The students are always be asked by the teacher to do their homework at home.

4. My mother will buy two tents for our camping.

Answer: Two tents for our camping would be bought by my mother.

5. My secretary has sent the important email.

Answer: The important email has been sent by my secretary.

Discussion Text for questions number 42

There are several positive and negative impacts of internet education. One positive impact is that students who are curious about certain topics can easily find any information directly on the internet.

On the other hand, some argue that the internet lowers the quality of research, leading people to areas where the answers they find are only low-quality guesses, at best.

Because the internet allows anyone to publish, finding high-quality information can sometimes be difficult. The internet can also be a major disruptor, like many other things, distracting us from serious inquiry.

1. What is primarily discussed in the text?

Answer:

The text primarily discusses the impact of the internet on education. The topic is mentioned at the beginning of the text with the following passage, "There are several positive and negative impacts of the internet on education."

2. What are the positive and negative impacts of the internet on education?

Answer:

a. One positive impact of the internet on education is that students can easily find the information they need for learning purposes.

b. One of the negative impacts of the internet is that it can sometimes be difficult to find high-quality information online because it allows anyone to publish it. Students need to filter the information they find online.

Text for question 43

Topic: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Cell Phones in Schools

Cell phones have become an essential item in our daily lives. However, their use in schools is a hot topic of debate.

On the one hand, cell phones have significant advantages. First, they can be used as an effective learning tool. Students can access the internet to search for information (1) ______ (quickly/slowly). In addition, in an emergency, students can contact their parents (2) ______ (immediately/rarely).

On the other hand, there are strong arguments against this. Many teachers believe that cell phones can be a major (3) ______ (distraction/focus) in the classroom. Students may play games or text friends instead of listening to the lesson. Furthermore, this can increase social inequality because not all students can afford (4) ______ (afford/buy) expensive cell phones.

In conclusion, although cell phones offer (5) ______ (benefits/problems) for learning and security, they can also hinder the educational process. Therefore, schools should create policies that only allow telephone use for specific, approved educational purposes.

43. Fill in the blanks with the correct words to complete the paragraph based on the text above!

1. Answer: quickly

2. Answer: immediately

3. Answer: distraction

4. Answer: afford

5. Answer: benefits

This text is for question 44.

Everyone should change their lifestyle to reduce global warming. There are several things we can do. One is to buy and consume as much fresh and local food as possible. This includes vegetables, fruits, bread, and other locally sourced items.

Local food requires less transportation to reach the market. This means it produces less carbon dioxide than food from other regions. Therefore, by buying local food, we help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide produced.

Eating fresh food rather than frozen food is healthier for us. In addition, fresh food or ingredients don't need to be frozen. This means no electricity is needed, and saving energy means saving carbon dioxide and money.

So, from now on, we should consume fresh and local food to reduce global warming.

1. The text provides information about...

Answer: Ways to minimize global warming.

2. To reduce global warming, we must...

Answer: Eat fresh food.

3. "We help reduce the amount of global warming" (Paragraph 2). The underlined word can be replaced with...

Answer: decrease, minimize, decrease.

45. Arrange these jumbled sentences into a meaningful narrative text.

1. When he returned home, his father told him that if he helped the miners dig, they would buy his salt.

2. The man then went to a house where a wedding was taking place.

3. A foolish man was sent by his father to sell salt.

4. There he dug a large hole.

5. He first went to the mining area, but no one there wanted his salt.

6. This made the people angry, and they drove him away.

The best arrangement is….

Answer: 3 – 5 – 1 – 2 – 4 – 6

Membahas contoh dan soal pilihan ganda serta esai akan membantu siswa lebih memahami berbagai jenis soal ujian Bahasa Inggris. Isi soal-soal ini sebenarnya tidak jauh berbeda, sebagian besar mencakup ide utama, informasi detail (baik tersirat maupun eksplisit), arti kata, dan referensi kata tanya.

Contoh soal ujian akhir yang diberikan merupakan ringkasan materi Bahasa Inggris untuk semester ganjil dan genap. Siswa mempelajari materi ujian sebagai simulasi persiapan ujian di sekolah. Semoga soal-soal ujian Bahasa Inggris di atas bermanfaat bagi siswa kelas 12 yang akan menghadapi ujian akhir, Penilaian Sumatif Akhir Jenjang (PSAJ). Good luck.

Contoh Latihan Soal PSAJ Bahasa Inggris

CONTOH SOAL PSAJ BAHASA INGGRIS

A. READING

Choose the correct answer by crossing A, B, C, D, or E!

Text Analytical Exposition

Read the following text to answer questions 1 to 4.

Thus, we can conclude that the use of formaldehyde and other preservatives is a very serious problem if not addressed immediately.

Questions:

1. Why is formalin dangerous for the human body?

A. This is not a food preservative.

B. It is a disinfectant for humans.

C. Used to preserve biological specimens.

D. It is a 10 percent solution of formaldehyde in water.

E. It is not a problem preservative.

Answer: B

2. The main idea of the second paragraph is...

A. The human body will be dangerous after consuming formalin.

B. The government has not strictly controlled the use of formalin.

C. Weak control over the use of formalin does not threaten humans.

D. The human body will be dangerous after consuming formalin.

E. It is not a kind of preservatibe

Answer: B

3. Based on the facts above, the author suggests that...

A. People should avoid consuming formaldehyde in their food.

B. The use of formal dehydration is necessary to control food.

C. People should add 100% formaldehyde solution to the water.

D. Food preservatives are needed to make food delicious.

E. Imagine our digestive system absorbing substances intended for human and animal corpses.

Answer: A

4. What is the general structure of the text?

A. Argument-Recommendation-Thesis.

B. Thesis-Argument-Recommendation.

C. Thesis-Argument-Repetition.

D. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrast Points-Repetition.

E. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrast Points-Argumentation.

Answer: B

This text is for questions 8-10.

Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option for combating pests in agriculture and livestock.

8. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticide use?

A. Plants

B. Ecology

C. Animals.

D. Environment.

E. Humans

Answer: E

9. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is…

A. killing fish and bees.

B. increasing crop productivity.

C. creating a balanced ecosystem.

D. causing pests to become inactive.

E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.

Answer: A

10. What can you say about the second and fourth paragraphs?

A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in the second paragraph.

B. Both paragraphs describe the disadvantages of using pesticides.

C. Both paragraphs describe how pesticides affect the quality of agricultural products.

D. The statement in this paragraph contradicts the statement in the fourth paragraph.

E. The second paragraph describes the effects of pesticide use on the animals mentioned in the fourth paragraph.

Answer: B

Text is for questions number 11 - 15 !

Borobudur Temple

11. What is the main topic of the text?

A. The history of the Syailendra Dynasty.

B. The description of Borobudur Temple.

C. The Buddhist religion in Java.

D. The tourist spots in Magelang.

E. The history of Syailendra dinasty.

Answer: B

12. Where is Borobudur Temple located?

A. Semarang.

B. Magelang, Central Java.

C. Solo, Central Java.

D. East Java

E. West Java

Answer: C

13. How many Buddha statues are in the central dome?

a. 2,672

b. 504

c. 72

d. 9

e. 6

Answer: C

14. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. the history of Borobudur

B. Buddha statues

C. Architecture

D. Syailendra

E. Javanese

Answer: D

15. The monument consists of nine stacked platforms,...

The bold type has a closest meaning with....

A. Composes

B. Blends

C. Constructs

D. Finishes

E. Adds

Answer: A

This short story is for questions 16-21.

Short Story: "Hidden Talent"

Questions and Answers

16. What is the main conflict in this story?

A. Maya's parents dislike art.

B. Maya feels neglected and overshadowed by her siblings.

C. Maya is not good at painting.

D. Leo and Nia are mean to Maya.

E. Nia is a brilliant student.

Answer: B

17. Which sentence provides evidence that Maya feels "invisible" in her family?

A. "Maya sat in the back of the room, sketching in her notebook."

B. "Her older brother, Leo, was a star athlete."

C. "Their parents, always busy, barely noticed her drawings."

D. "Maya hesitated but decided to submit the painting."

E. "When she showed the award to her parents."

Answer: C

18. What can be concluded about the "hidden girl" in Maya's painting?

A. It is a mistake in the painting.

B. It represents how she feels in everyday life.

C. The painting is meant to be a ghost.

D. The painting is a portrait of a stranger.

E. The painting was shown to her parents.

Answer: B

19. Why did the audience choose Maya's painting for the award?

A. It was the most colorful.

B. It featured famous people.

C. It conveyed deep emotion and allowed them to see perspective.

D. It was the smallest painting.

E. It was a portrait of a stranger.

Answer: C

20. What is the turning point (climax) of the story?

A. Maya painted the picture.

B. The community center called to inform her of the award.

C. Her parents finally saw her and recognized her talent.

D. Maya sat in the back of the room.

E. Maya sat in the back of the room, sketching in her notebook.

Answer: C

21. What is the moral or lesson of the story?

A. You should always strive to be better than your siblings. B. Art is more important than sports.

C. True talents and feelings will eventually be recognized, even if they are ignored for a long time.

D. Parents should not have more than one child.

E. See the talent he has been hiding.

Answer: C

Analytical Exposition Text for Questions 22-26

Reading Text: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Question:

22. What is the main purpose of this text?

A. To explain how AI works.

B. To convince readers that AI is beneficial for education.

C. To explain the dangers of AI in schools.

D. To discuss the history of Artificial Intelligence.

E. To compare AI with human teachers.

Answer: B

23. According to the text, how does AI improve personalized learning?

A. By instantly grading quizzes.

B. By providing the same material to all students.

C. By adapting to each student's learning pace and style.

D. By replacing teachers in the classroom.

E. By making education more expensive.

Answer: C

24. "Furthermore, AI could handle administrative tasks, such as grading quizzes..." (Paragraph 3). The underlined word means...

A. Create

B. Evaluate

C. Learn

D. Play

E. Ignore

Answer: B

25. Based on the text, what is one benefit of AI for teachers?

A. They can stop teaching and let AI do the work.

B. They can assign more homework.

C. They can focus more on student interaction and guidance.

D. They can use AI to do their personal assignments.

E. They can reduce the number of students.

Answer: C

26. Which paragraph shows the "repetition" or conclusion of the argument?

A. Paragraph 1

B. Paragraph 2

C. Paragraph 3

D. Paragraph 4

E. None of the above

Answer: D

This text is for numbers 27-29

hat he had been bewitched by the evil fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan. When Princess Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad. So a good fairy took her to Heaven.

Question:

27. Which of the following statements about the King is false?

A. The King was the father of his only daughter

B. The King was the king of a kingdom in West Java

C. The King was taken to Heaven by an evil fairy

D. The King was a wise man

E. The King had no sons

Answer: C

28. Similarities between fairies and humans according to the text.

A. Where they live

B. Their jealousy

C. The way they do not feel love

D. Their power

E. Their eternal life

Answer: B

29. So, a good fairy took him to Heaven. (Paragraph 2) The word "her" in the sentence refers to…

A. The evil fairy

B. The good fairy

C. Princess Nirmala

D. Prince Teja

E. Prince Blambangan

Answer: C

This text is for numbers 30-32.

Question:

30. The following are things that can be recycled, EXCEPT….

A. Precious metals

B. Broken glass

C. Old newspapers

D. Plastic spoons

E. Fresh vegetables and fruits

Answer: E

31. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?

A. The recycling process is expensive

B. The cost of making new products is cheaper

C. Requires less energy

D. Can reduce pollution

E. Reduces demand for highly polluting alternatives

Answer: E

32. What is the third step in recycling paper products?

A. Collecting and searching for contaminants such as plastic bags and aluminum foil

B. Mixing paper with hot water in a blender, turning it into pulp

C. Sifting and filtering the pulp to remove smaller contaminants

D. Pouring the pulp into a large container to separate the ink from the paper fibers

E. Mixing the pulp with new wood fibers to make paper again

Answer: CThis text is for numbers 33-35

Quick and easy cheesecake recipe

Yields: 6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

16 ounces cream cheese, 2 packages, softened

½ cup sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

1 pre-made Graham cracker pie crust

Directions:

Bake at 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) for 40 minutes, or until the cake is almost set. Let cool.

For best results, chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

33. How many people does this cake serve?

A. 2

B. 5

C. 6

D. 3

E. 2

Answer: C

34. The purpose of this text is to tell about ....

A. how to whip cream cheese

B. how to mix sugar and vanilla

C. how to bake a chocolate cheesecake

D. how to make a chocolate cheesecake

E. how to make mini sweet chocolate chips

Answer: D

35. This text is called ....

A. explanation

B. description

C. procedure

D. report

E. parody

Answer: C

This text is for numbers 36-38.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Dirgahayu Hotel, not far from Malioboro.

That evening, we departed for Jakarta by tour bus.

Questions:

36. The text above mainly discusses...

A. the author's trip to Yogyakarta

B. the author's first visit to Prambanan

C. the author's impressions of the tour guide

D. the author's experience at the Yogyakarta Palace

E. the author's impressions of Borobudur

Answer: B

37. What are the major temples in Prambanan?

A. Angkor Wat, Shiva, and Sudra temples

B. Paria, Brahmana, and other temples

C. Brahmana, Shiva, and Vishnu

D. Vishnu, Shiva, and Borobudur temples

E. Borobudur, Shiva, and Brahmana temples

Answer: C

38. Why did they only visit the Brahmana and Shiva temples?

A. because there is no Vishnu temple

B. because the Vishnu temple is very impressive

C. because the Vishnu temple is too small

D. because the Vishnu temple is being repaired

E. because the Vishnu temple is being destroyed

Answer: D

This text is for questions 39 and 40.

39. Who is responsible for defense?

A. Federal Government

B. State Government

C. Federal and State Governments

D. Federal and Local Governments

E. Local Government

Answer: A

40. Waste management is the responsibility of…

A. All governments

B. Australia

C. Federal government

D. State governments

E. Local governments

Answer: E

B. ESSAY

41. Change the following sentences into passive voice!

1. We will be visiting our grandmother next week.

Answer: Our grandmother would be being visited by us next week.

2. A famous Indonesian painter painted many beautiful paintings in this exhibition.

Answer: The beautiful paintings were painted by a famous Indonesian painter in this exhibition.

3. The teacher always asks the students to do their homework at home.

Answer: The students are always be asked by the teacher to do their homework at home.

4. My mother will buy two tents for our camping.

Answer: Two tents for our camping would be bought by my mother.

5. My secretary has sent the important email.

Answer: The important email has been sent by my secretary.

Discussion Text for questions number 42

On the other hand, some argue that the internet lowers the quality of research, leading people to areas where the answers they find are only low-quality guesses, at best.

1. What is primarily discussed in the text?

Answer:

2. What are the positive and negative impacts of the internet on education?

Answer:

a. One positive impact of the internet on education is that students can easily find the information they need for learning purposes.

Text for question 43

Topic: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Cell Phones in Schools

Cell phones have become an essential item in our daily lives. However, their use in schools is a hot topic of debate.

43. Fill in the blanks with the correct words to complete the paragraph based on the text above!

1. Answer: quickly

2. Answer: immediately

3. Answer: distraction

4. Answer: afford

5. Answer: benefits

This text is for question 44.

So, from now on, we should consume fresh and local food to reduce global warming.

1. The text provides information about...

Answer: Ways to minimize global warming.

2. To reduce global warming, we must...

Answer: Eat fresh food.

3. "We help reduce the amount of global warming" (Paragraph 2). The underlined word can be replaced with...

Answer: decrease, minimize, decrease.

45. Arrange these jumbled sentences into a meaningful narrative text.

1. When he returned home, his father told him that if he helped the miners dig, they would buy his salt.

2. The man then went to a house where a wedding was taking place.

3. A foolish man was sent by his father to sell salt.

4. There he dug a large hole.

5. He first went to the mining area, but no one there wanted his salt.

6. This made the people angry, and they drove him away.

The best arrangement is….

Answer: 3 – 5 – 1 – 2 – 4 – 6

Contoh Latihan Soal PSAJ Bahasa Inggris

CONTOH SOAL PSAJ BAHASA INGGRIS

A. READING

Choose the correct answer by crossing A, B, C, D, or E!

Text Analytical Exposition

Read the following text to answer questions 1 to 4.

Thus, we can conclude that the use of formaldehyde and other preservatives is a very serious problem if not addressed immediately.

Questions:

1. Why is formalin dangerous for the human body?

A. This is not a food preservative.

B. It is a disinfectant for humans.

C. Used to preserve biological specimens.

D. It is a 10 percent solution of formaldehyde in water.

E. It is not a problem preservative.

Answer: B

2. The main idea of the second paragraph is...

A. The human body will be dangerous after consuming formalin.

B. The government has not strictly controlled the use of formalin.

C. Weak control over the use of formalin does not threaten humans.

D. The human body will be dangerous after consuming formalin.

E. It is not a kind of preservatibe

Answer: B

3. Based on the facts above, the author suggests that...

A. People should avoid consuming formaldehyde in their food.

B. The use of formal dehydration is necessary to control food.

C. People should add 100% formaldehyde solution to the water.

D. Food preservatives are needed to make food delicious.

E. Imagine our digestive system absorbing substances intended for human and animal corpses.

Answer: A

4. What is the general structure of the text?

A. Argument-Recommendation-Thesis.

B. Thesis-Argument-Recommendation.

C. Thesis-Argument-Repetition.

D. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrast Points-Repetition.

E. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrast Points-Argumentation.

Answer: B

This text is for questions 8-10.

Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option for combating pests in agriculture and livestock.

8. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticide use?

A. Plants

B. Ecology

C. Animals.

D. Environment.

E. Humans

Answer: E

9. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is…

A. killing fish and bees.

B. increasing crop productivity.

C. creating a balanced ecosystem.

D. causing pests to become inactive.

E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.

Answer: A

10. What can you say about the second and fourth paragraphs?

A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in the second paragraph.

B. Both paragraphs describe the disadvantages of using pesticides.

C. Both paragraphs describe how pesticides affect the quality of agricultural products.

D. The statement in this paragraph contradicts the statement in the fourth paragraph.

E. The second paragraph describes the effects of pesticide use on the animals mentioned in the fourth paragraph.

Answer: B

Text is for questions number 11 - 15 !

Borobudur Temple

11. What is the main topic of the text?

A. The history of the Syailendra Dynasty.

B. The description of Borobudur Temple.

C. The Buddhist religion in Java.

D. The tourist spots in Magelang.

E. The history of Syailendra dinasty.

Answer: B

12. Where is Borobudur Temple located?

A. Semarang.

B. Magelang, Central Java.

C. Solo, Central Java.

D. East Java

E. West Java

Answer: C

13. How many Buddha statues are in the central dome?

a. 2,672

b. 504

c. 72

d. 9

e. 6

Answer: C

14. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. the history of Borobudur

B. Buddha statues

C. Architecture

D. Syailendra

E. Javanese

Answer: D

15. The monument consists of nine stacked platforms,...

The bold type has a closest meaning with....

A. Composes

B. Blends

C. Constructs

D. Finishes

E. Adds

Answer: A

This short story is for questions 16-21.

Short Story: "Hidden Talent"

Questions and Answers

16. What is the main conflict in this story?

A. Maya's parents dislike art.

B. Maya feels neglected and overshadowed by her siblings.

C. Maya is not good at painting.

D. Leo and Nia are mean to Maya.

E. Nia is a brilliant student.

Answer: B

17. Which sentence provides evidence that Maya feels "invisible" in her family?

A. "Maya sat in the back of the room, sketching in her notebook."

B. "Her older brother, Leo, was a star athlete."

C. "Their parents, always busy, barely noticed her drawings."

D. "Maya hesitated but decided to submit the painting."

E. "When she showed the award to her parents."

Answer: C

18. What can be concluded about the "hidden girl" in Maya's painting?

A. It is a mistake in the painting.

B. It represents how she feels in everyday life.

C. The painting is meant to be a ghost.

D. The painting is a portrait of a stranger.

E. The painting was shown to her parents.

Answer: B

19. Why did the audience choose Maya's painting for the award?

A. It was the most colorful.

B. It featured famous people.

C. It conveyed deep emotion and allowed them to see perspective.

D. It was the smallest painting.

E. It was a portrait of a stranger.

Answer: C

20. What is the turning point (climax) of the story?

A. Maya painted the picture.

B. The community center called to inform her of the award.

C. Her parents finally saw her and recognized her talent.

D. Maya sat in the back of the room.

E. Maya sat in the back of the room, sketching in her notebook.

Answer: C

21. What is the moral or lesson of the story?

A. You should always strive to be better than your siblings. B. Art is more important than sports.

C. True talents and feelings will eventually be recognized, even if they are ignored for a long time.

D. Parents should not have more than one child.

E. See the talent he has been hiding.

Answer: C

Analytical Exposition Text for Questions 22-26

Reading Text: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Question:

22. What is the main purpose of this text?

A. To explain how AI works.

B. To convince readers that AI is beneficial for education.

C. To explain the dangers of AI in schools.

D. To discuss the history of Artificial Intelligence.

E. To compare AI with human teachers.

Answer: B

23. According to the text, how does AI improve personalized learning?

A. By instantly grading quizzes.

B. By providing the same material to all students.

C. By adapting to each student's learning pace and style.

D. By replacing teachers in the classroom.

E. By making education more expensive.

Answer: C

24. "Furthermore, AI could handle administrative tasks, such as grading quizzes..." (Paragraph 3). The underlined word means...

A. Create

B. Evaluate

C. Learn

D. Play

E. Ignore

Answer: B

25. Based on the text, what is one benefit of AI for teachers?

A. They can stop teaching and let AI do the work.

B. They can assign more homework.

C. They can focus more on student interaction and guidance.

D. They can use AI to do their personal assignments.

E. They can reduce the number of students.

Answer: C

26. Which paragraph shows the "repetition" or conclusion of the argument?

A. Paragraph 1

B. Paragraph 2

C. Paragraph 3

D. Paragraph 4

E. None of the above

Answer: D

This text is for numbers 27-29

hat he had been bewitched by the evil fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan. When Princess Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad. So a good fairy took her to Heaven.

Question:

27. Which of the following statements about the King is false?

A. The King was the father of his only daughter

B. The King was the king of a kingdom in West Java

C. The King was taken to Heaven by an evil fairy

D. The King was a wise man

E. The King had no sons

Answer: C

28. Similarities between fairies and humans according to the text.

A. Where they live

B. Their jealousy

C. The way they do not feel love

D. Their power

E. Their eternal life

Answer: B

29. So, a good fairy took him to Heaven. (Paragraph 2) The word "her" in the sentence refers to…

A. The evil fairy

B. The good fairy

C. Princess Nirmala

D. Prince Teja

E. Prince Blambangan

Answer: C

This text is for numbers 30-32.

Question:

30. The following are things that can be recycled, EXCEPT….

A. Precious metals

B. Broken glass

C. Old newspapers

D. Plastic spoons

E. Fresh vegetables and fruits

Answer: E

31. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?

A. The recycling process is expensive

B. The cost of making new products is cheaper

C. Requires less energy

D. Can reduce pollution

E. Reduces demand for highly polluting alternatives

Answer: E

32. What is the third step in recycling paper products?

A. Collecting and searching for contaminants such as plastic bags and aluminum foil

B. Mixing paper with hot water in a blender, turning it into pulp

C. Sifting and filtering the pulp to remove smaller contaminants

D. Pouring the pulp into a large container to separate the ink from the paper fibers

E. Mixing the pulp with new wood fibers to make paper again

Answer: CThis text is for numbers 33-35

Quick and easy cheesecake recipe

Yields: 6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

16 ounces cream cheese, 2 packages, softened

½ cup sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

1 pre-made Graham cracker pie crust

Directions:

Bake at 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) for 40 minutes, or until the cake is almost set. Let cool.

For best results, chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

33. How many people does this cake serve?

A. 2

B. 5

C. 6

D. 3

E. 2

Answer: C

34. The purpose of this text is to tell about ....

A. how to whip cream cheese

B. how to mix sugar and vanilla

C. how to bake a chocolate cheesecake

D. how to make a chocolate cheesecake

E. how to make mini sweet chocolate chips

Answer: D

35. This text is called ....

A. explanation

B. description

C. procedure

D. report

E. parody

Answer: C

This text is for numbers 36-38.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Dirgahayu Hotel, not far from Malioboro.

That evening, we departed for Jakarta by tour bus.

Questions:

36. The text above mainly discusses...

A. the author's trip to Yogyakarta

B. the author's first visit to Prambanan

C. the author's impressions of the tour guide

D. the author's experience at the Yogyakarta Palace

E. the author's impressions of Borobudur

Answer: B

37. What are the major temples in Prambanan?

A. Angkor Wat, Shiva, and Sudra temples

B. Paria, Brahmana, and other temples

C. Brahmana, Shiva, and Vishnu

D. Vishnu, Shiva, and Borobudur temples

E. Borobudur, Shiva, and Brahmana temples

Answer: C

38. Why did they only visit the Brahmana and Shiva temples?

A. because there is no Vishnu temple

B. because the Vishnu temple is very impressive

C. because the Vishnu temple is too small

D. because the Vishnu temple is being repaired

E. because the Vishnu temple is being destroyed

Answer: D

This text is for questions 39 and 40.

39. Who is responsible for defense?

A. Federal Government

B. State Government

C. Federal and State Governments

D. Federal and Local Governments

E. Local Government

Answer: A

40. Waste management is the responsibility of…

A. All governments

B. Australia

C. Federal government

D. State governments

E. Local governments

Answer: E

B. ESSAY

41. Change the following sentences into passive voice!

1. We will be visiting our grandmother next week.

Answer: Our grandmother would be being visited by us next week.

2. A famous Indonesian painter painted many beautiful paintings in this exhibition.

Answer: The beautiful paintings were painted by a famous Indonesian painter in this exhibition.

3. The teacher always asks the students to do their homework at home.

Answer: The students are always be asked by the teacher to do their homework at home.

4. My mother will buy two tents for our camping.

Answer: Two tents for our camping would be bought by my mother.

5. My secretary has sent the important email.

Answer: The important email has been sent by my secretary.

Discussion Text for questions number 42

On the other hand, some argue that the internet lowers the quality of research, leading people to areas where the answers they find are only low-quality guesses, at best.

1. What is primarily discussed in the text?

Answer:

2. What are the positive and negative impacts of the internet on education?

Answer:

a. One positive impact of the internet on education is that students can easily find the information they need for learning purposes.

Text for question 43

Topic: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Cell Phones in Schools

Cell phones have become an essential item in our daily lives. However, their use in schools is a hot topic of debate.

43. Fill in the blanks with the correct words to complete the paragraph based on the text above!

1. Answer: quickly

2. Answer: immediately

3. Answer: distraction

4. Answer: afford

5. Answer: benefits

This text is for question 44.

So, from now on, we should consume fresh and local food to reduce global warming.

1. The text provides information about...

Answer: Ways to minimize global warming.

2. To reduce global warming, we must...

Answer: Eat fresh food.

3. "We help reduce the amount of global warming" (Paragraph 2). The underlined word can be replaced with...

Answer: decrease, minimize, decrease.

45. Arrange these jumbled sentences into a meaningful narrative text.

1. When he returned home, his father told him that if he helped the miners dig, they would buy his salt.

2. The man then went to a house where a wedding was taking place.

3. A foolish man was sent by his father to sell salt.

4. There he dug a large hole.

5. He first went to the mining area, but no one there wanted his salt.

6. This made the people angry, and they drove him away.

The best arrangement is….

Answer: 3 – 5 – 1 – 2 – 4 – 6

Contoh Latihan Soal PSAJ Bahasa Inggris

CONTOH SOAL PSAJ BAHASA INGGRIS

A. READING

Choose the correct answer by crossing A, B, C, D, or E!

Text Analytical Exposition

Read the following text to answer questions 1 to 4.

Thus, we can conclude that the use of formaldehyde and other preservatives is a very serious problem if not addressed immediately.

Questions:

1. Why is formalin dangerous for the human body?

A. This is not a food preservative.

B. It is a disinfectant for humans.

C. Used to preserve biological specimens.

D. It is a 10 percent solution of formaldehyde in water.

E. It is not a problem preservative.

Answer: B

2. The main idea of the second paragraph is...

A. The human body will be dangerous after consuming formalin.

B. The government has not strictly controlled the use of formalin.

C. Weak control over the use of formalin does not threaten humans.

D. The human body will be dangerous after consuming formalin.

E. It is not a kind of preservatibe

Answer: B

3. Based on the facts above, the author suggests that...

A. People should avoid consuming formaldehyde in their food.

B. The use of formal dehydration is necessary to control food.

C. People should add 100% formaldehyde solution to the water.

D. Food preservatives are needed to make food delicious.

E. Imagine our digestive system absorbing substances intended for human and animal corpses.

Answer: A

4. What is the general structure of the text?

A. Argument-Recommendation-Thesis.

B. Thesis-Argument-Recommendation.

C. Thesis-Argument-Repetition.

D. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrast Points-Repetition.

E. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrast Points-Argumentation.

Answer: B

This text is for questions 8-10.

Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option for combating pests in agriculture and livestock.

8. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticide use?

A. Plants

B. Ecology

C. Animals.

D. Environment.

E. Humans

Answer: E

9. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is…

A. killing fish and bees.

B. increasing crop productivity.

C. creating a balanced ecosystem.

D. causing pests to become inactive.

E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.

Answer: A

10. What can you say about the second and fourth paragraphs?

A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in the second paragraph.

B. Both paragraphs describe the disadvantages of using pesticides.

C. Both paragraphs describe how pesticides affect the quality of agricultural products.

D. The statement in this paragraph contradicts the statement in the fourth paragraph.

E. The second paragraph describes the effects of pesticide use on the animals mentioned in the fourth paragraph.

Answer: B

Text is for questions number 11 - 15 !

Borobudur Temple

11. What is the main topic of the text?

A. The history of the Syailendra Dynasty.

B. The description of Borobudur Temple.

C. The Buddhist religion in Java.

D. The tourist spots in Magelang.

E. The history of Syailendra dinasty.

Answer: B

12. Where is Borobudur Temple located?

A. Semarang.

B. Magelang, Central Java.

C. Solo, Central Java.

D. East Java

E. West Java

Answer: C

13. How many Buddha statues are in the central dome?

a. 2,672

b. 504

c. 72

d. 9

e. 6

Answer: C

14. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. the history of Borobudur

B. Buddha statues

C. Architecture

D. Syailendra

E. Javanese

Answer: D

15. The monument consists of nine stacked platforms,...

The bold type has a closest meaning with....

A. Composes

B. Blends

C. Constructs

D. Finishes

E. Adds

Answer: A

This short story is for questions 16-21.

Short Story: "Hidden Talent"

Questions and Answers

16. What is the main conflict in this story?

A. Maya's parents dislike art.

B. Maya feels neglected and overshadowed by her siblings.

C. Maya is not good at painting.

D. Leo and Nia are mean to Maya.

E. Nia is a brilliant student.

Answer: B

17. Which sentence provides evidence that Maya feels "invisible" in her family?

A. "Maya sat in the back of the room, sketching in her notebook."

B. "Her older brother, Leo, was a star athlete."

C. "Their parents, always busy, barely noticed her drawings."

D. "Maya hesitated but decided to submit the painting."

E. "When she showed the award to her parents."

Answer: C

18. What can be concluded about the "hidden girl" in Maya's painting?

A. It is a mistake in the painting.

B. It represents how she feels in everyday life.

C. The painting is meant to be a ghost.

D. The painting is a portrait of a stranger.

E. The painting was shown to her parents.

Answer: B

19. Why did the audience choose Maya's painting for the award?

A. It was the most colorful.

B. It featured famous people.

C. It conveyed deep emotion and allowed them to see perspective.

D. It was the smallest painting.

E. It was a portrait of a stranger.

Answer: C

20. What is the turning point (climax) of the story?

A. Maya painted the picture.

B. The community center called to inform her of the award.

C. Her parents finally saw her and recognized her talent.

D. Maya sat in the back of the room.

E. Maya sat in the back of the room, sketching in her notebook.

Answer: C

21. What is the moral or lesson of the story?

A. You should always strive to be better than your siblings. B. Art is more important than sports.

C. True talents and feelings will eventually be recognized, even if they are ignored for a long time.

D. Parents should not have more than one child.

E. See the talent he has been hiding.

Answer: C

Analytical Exposition Text for Questions 22-26

Reading Text: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Question:

22. What is the main purpose of this text?

A. To explain how AI works.

B. To convince readers that AI is beneficial for education.

C. To explain the dangers of AI in schools.

D. To discuss the history of Artificial Intelligence.

E. To compare AI with human teachers.

Answer: B

23. According to the text, how does AI improve personalized learning?

A. By instantly grading quizzes.

B. By providing the same material to all students.

C. By adapting to each student's learning pace and style.

D. By replacing teachers in the classroom.

E. By making education more expensive.

Answer: C

24. "Furthermore, AI could handle administrative tasks, such as grading quizzes..." (Paragraph 3). The underlined word means...

A. Create

B. Evaluate

C. Learn

D. Play

E. Ignore

Answer: B

25. Based on the text, what is one benefit of AI for teachers?

A. They can stop teaching and let AI do the work.

B. They can assign more homework.

C. They can focus more on student interaction and guidance.

D. They can use AI to do their personal assignments.

E. They can reduce the number of students.

Answer: C

26. Which paragraph shows the "repetition" or conclusion of the argument?

A. Paragraph 1

B. Paragraph 2

C. Paragraph 3

D. Paragraph 4

E. None of the above

Answer: D

This text is for numbers 27-29

hat he had been bewitched by the evil fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan. When Princess Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad. So a good fairy took her to Heaven.

Question:

27. Which of the following statements about the King is false?

A. The King was the father of his only daughter

B. The King was the king of a kingdom in West Java

C. The King was taken to Heaven by an evil fairy

D. The King was a wise man

E. The King had no sons

Answer: C

28. Similarities between fairies and humans according to the text.

A. Where they live

B. Their jealousy

C. The way they do not feel love

D. Their power

E. Their eternal life

Answer: B

29. So, a good fairy took him to Heaven. (Paragraph 2) The word "her" in the sentence refers to…

A. The evil fairy

B. The good fairy

C. Princess Nirmala

D. Prince Teja

E. Prince Blambangan

Answer: C

This text is for numbers 30-32.

Question:

30. The following are things that can be recycled, EXCEPT….

A. Precious metals

B. Broken glass

C. Old newspapers

D. Plastic spoons

E. Fresh vegetables and fruits

Answer: E

31. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?

A. The recycling process is expensive

B. The cost of making new products is cheaper

C. Requires less energy

D. Can reduce pollution

E. Reduces demand for highly polluting alternatives

Answer: E

32. What is the third step in recycling paper products?

A. Collecting and searching for contaminants such as plastic bags and aluminum foil

B. Mixing paper with hot water in a blender, turning it into pulp

C. Sifting and filtering the pulp to remove smaller contaminants

D. Pouring the pulp into a large container to separate the ink from the paper fibers

E. Mixing the pulp with new wood fibers to make paper again

Answer: CThis text is for numbers 33-35

Quick and easy cheesecake recipe

Yields: 6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

16 ounces cream cheese, 2 packages, softened

½ cup sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

1 pre-made Graham cracker pie crust

Directions:

Bake at 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) for 40 minutes, or until the cake is almost set. Let cool.

For best results, chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

33. How many people does this cake serve?

A. 2

B. 5

C. 6

D. 3

E. 2

Answer: C

34. The purpose of this text is to tell about ....

A. how to whip cream cheese

B. how to mix sugar and vanilla

C. how to bake a chocolate cheesecake

D. how to make a chocolate cheesecake

E. how to make mini sweet chocolate chips

Answer: D

35. This text is called ....

A. explanation

B. description

C. procedure

D. report

E. parody

Answer: C

This text is for numbers 36-38.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Dirgahayu Hotel, not far from Malioboro.

That evening, we departed for Jakarta by tour bus.

Questions:

36. The text above mainly discusses...

A. the author's trip to Yogyakarta

B. the author's first visit to Prambanan

C. the author's impressions of the tour guide

D. the author's experience at the Yogyakarta Palace

E. the author's impressions of Borobudur

Answer: B

37. What are the major temples in Prambanan?

A. Angkor Wat, Shiva, and Sudra temples

B. Paria, Brahmana, and other temples

C. Brahmana, Shiva, and Vishnu

D. Vishnu, Shiva, and Borobudur temples

E. Borobudur, Shiva, and Brahmana temples

Answer: C

38. Why did they only visit the Brahmana and Shiva temples?

A. because there is no Vishnu temple

B. because the Vishnu temple is very impressive

C. because the Vishnu temple is too small

D. because the Vishnu temple is being repaired

E. because the Vishnu temple is being destroyed

Answer: D

This text is for questions 39 and 40.

39. Who is responsible for defense?

A. Federal Government

B. State Government

C. Federal and State Governments

D. Federal and Local Governments

E. Local Government

Answer: A

40. Waste management is the responsibility of…

A. All governments

B. Australia

C. Federal government

D. State governments

E. Local governments

Answer: E

B. ESSAY

41. Change the following sentences into passive voice!

1. We will be visiting our grandmother next week.

Answer: Our grandmother would be being visited by us next week.

2. A famous Indonesian painter painted many beautiful paintings in this exhibition.

Answer: The beautiful paintings were painted by a famous Indonesian painter in this exhibition.

3. The teacher always asks the students to do their homework at home.

Answer: The students are always be asked by the teacher to do their homework at home.

4. My mother will buy two tents for our camping.

Answer: Two tents for our camping would be bought by my mother.

5. My secretary has sent the important email.

Answer: The important email has been sent by my secretary.

Discussion Text for questions number 42

On the other hand, some argue that the internet lowers the quality of research, leading people to areas where the answers they find are only low-quality guesses, at best.

1. What is primarily discussed in the text?

Answer:

2. What are the positive and negative impacts of the internet on education?

Answer:

a. One positive impact of the internet on education is that students can easily find the information they need for learning purposes.

Text for question 43

Topic: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Cell Phones in Schools

Cell phones have become an essential item in our daily lives. However, their use in schools is a hot topic of debate.

43. Fill in the blanks with the correct words to complete the paragraph based on the text above!

1. Answer: quickly

2. Answer: immediately

3. Answer: distraction

4. Answer: afford

5. Answer: benefits

This text is for question 44.

So, from now on, we should consume fresh and local food to reduce global warming.

1. The text provides information about...

Answer: Ways to minimize global warming.

2. To reduce global warming, we must...

Answer: Eat fresh food.

3. "We help reduce the amount of global warming" (Paragraph 2). The underlined word can be replaced with...

Answer: decrease, minimize, decrease.

45. Arrange these jumbled sentences into a meaningful narrative text.

1. When he returned home, his father told him that if he helped the miners dig, they would buy his salt.

2. The man then went to a house where a wedding was taking place.

3. A foolish man was sent by his father to sell salt.

4. There he dug a large hole.

5. He first went to the mining area, but no one there wanted his salt.

6. This made the people angry, and they drove him away.

The best arrangement is….

Answer: 3 – 5 – 1 – 2 – 4 – 6

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